WINCHESTER COMMUNITY PRISON Prisoner Information Booklet - HMP WINCHESTER Dear Resident, You have just arrived at Winchester Prison. This booklet tells you about what will happen to you whilst you are here, and also provides a lot of additional information concerning prison sentences. I am writing this letter to you to tell you that things will get better-eventually. You will be told over the next few days how we (Staff and Prisoners) can help you to work through the many problems that you may now have. You will also receive information about the services we can provide to help you to overcome your anxieties about the future. If, despite what I have said, you do begin to feel so low that you could take your own life, please think again. There are people (Staff and trained Prisoners) who can help. You can ring the Samaritans on a dedicated private phone. You only have to ask. Please keep in mind that ending your own life has a terrible and long lasting effect on everyone you know. They will not understand why you did it. No matter how bad you feel, we can help you get through-just talk to us. [signature] A. Lattimore Governor - Introduction After passing through the Reception Procedures you should normally be located onto A Wing, which is the Induction Wing [although this could change for operational reasons or your personal circumstances]. You will be required to complete a short Induction Programme, which is compulsory [a timetable can be found in 'The Induction Process'). Once you have completed the Induction Programme you will be relocated to another wing at the earliest opportunity. Please read through this booklet and keep it safe. Although there is a lot of information it is important for you to understand how the prison works. If you are in any doubt about any of the contents, please speak to a member of staff. - INDEX Subject Page Number The Induction process 5 Listeners, Racism and Bullying 6 The Winchester Compact 7,8 & 9 Exercise, Gym & Association 10 Pin operated telephones 11 Applications & Cells 12 Letters and Mail 13 Incentives & Earned privileges scheme 14 Drug / Alcohol [CARATS] 15 Visits 16 & 17 Independent Monitoring Board 18 Public protection 18 & 19 Home detention curfew [Tagging] 20 & 21 Benefits, Em ployment,Training & Accomodation 22,23&24 Diet / Work in prison 25 & 26 Fire and Alarms 27 Request and Complaints / Shop [Canteen] 28 Library / Religion 29 Education 30 Legal services / Security Categorisation & Transfer 31,32 Race Equality 33 & 34 Offender Management 35 Release on Temporary Licence 36 Life sentences 37 Map showing the location of HMPrison Winchester 38 - The Induction Process First night: All prisoners arriving at HMP Winchester will be interviewed by the Induction officer. This enables us to collect information so that we can decide what help you will need while in Prison and once you are released. You will be issued with your bedding, a toiletries pack and a breakfast pack. You will also be issued with a Pin Number with £1.00 credit on it, this enables you to gain access to the wing telephones, and you will have a chance to ring your family [instructions on how to use the Pin Phone System is covered in this booklet page 11. Prison can be a very worrying place, especially if this is your first time. Our main concern is to make sure that your first night here is as safe and trouble-free as possible. It is normal to feel worried, confused, unhappy, tearful and many other emotions when being sent to prison. If you find it difficult to cope or feel suicidal then please press your cell bell and tell a member of staff. We have many ways to help you, including the Listeners who are prisoners trained by the Samaritans, and although problems can seem too much for you to deal with, most problems can be solved quite easily. We also have a telephone with direct access to the Samaritans in the wing office. Before you think of harming yourself in any way, please speak to a member of staff-we are here to help you. Information on the Listeners is on page 6. Second day: At approximatly 08.15am you will be collected from your cell to begin the Induction Process, so you will need to eat your breakfast and be ready for collection at this time. This is compulsory! You will be interviewed by a number of different staff including Gym Staff. BETA Resettlement. Chaplaincy etc. Be patient during this time as these interviews are all necessary. At Approximatly 12.00pm you will return to A Wing ready to collect your lunch. From 13.45om the A Wing staff will be moving prisoners who have completed their Induction from A Wing to one of the other residential wings. You must move when told to do so or you will face disciplinary action as your cell is required for another new induction. Smoking Policy HMP Winchester has a No Smoking policy; you can only smoke in your cell or in the open air. - The Listeners [Prisoners to help you cope] There are often times when you will feel strong emotions. anxiety, confusion, depression, suicidal, loneliness etc. This is completely natural and can happen to anyone, either inside or outside the Prison. People outside Prison can contact the Samaritans in times of crisis. In HMP Winchester we run a scheme called 'The Listeners'. The Listeners are prisoners, like you, who have completed a period of training with the Samaritans. They will listen to your problems in a completely non-judgemental way and will keep your problems confidential. There is a listener on duty 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and they are available to everyone regardless of age, colour, religion, sexual orientation or crime. If you want to speak to a Listener simple ask a member of staff or ring your cell bell at any time. Racism HMP Winchester treats all acts of Racism with zero tolerance and all incidents of a Racial nature will be fully investigated by the Race Relations Officer. Every wing has a notice board dedicated to combating Racism. On it, you will find who the Race Relations Officer is, what he looks like as well as other information. The Prison Service is committed to Racial Equality. improper discrimination on the basis of colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origins is unacceptable. as is any racially or abusive or insulting words or behaviour on the part of any member of staff. prisoner or visitor and neither will be tolerated. Bullying HMP Winchester will not tolerate bullying or victimisation in any form. We support the victim and come down heavily on the bully. Anyone suspected of bullying (this includes taxing, putting pressure on other prisoners to bring drugs into prison via visits etc.) will be monitored by staff and dealt with either by being placed on the Basic Regime (see page 10), moved, segregated or transferred to another prison to break the cycle of bullying. If you are the victim of bullying or have witnessed bullying at HMP Winchester then inform a member of staff in private either by application or face-to-face. You will be listened to, what you say will be in confidence, it will be fully investigated and you will be given support and advice. Informing on bullies is not grassing and it makes Prison life more difficult for those who suffer. Any information will be dealt with in strict confidence and you will not be named at all-if you are being bullied then it stands to reason that others are suffering at the hands of the same bully too. Don't suffer in silence! - HMP WINCHESTER COMPACT HMP Winchester agrees to provide you with and commits itself to: 1. Treat you with humanity and respect. 2. Clean and hygienic accommodation. 3. Care and support to you if you are at risk of self harm or suicide. 4. Health Care to the same standard as the NHS provides in the community, Welfare and Catering as advertised. 5. The opportunity to maintain and develop appropriate relationships with the community, especially with your family, to prepare for your release. 6. Access to church services and Ministers of your faith. 7. A healthy, well-kept environment. 8. A Sentence Plan [if applicable] and Thorough-care opportunities to establish contact with people outside the establishment if necessary. 9. Ensure that you are able as far as possible to participate equally in prison life if you are a prisoner with physical, sensory or mental disabilities. 10.Access to programmes to address offending behaviour. 11. The opportunity for treatment and support to help you avoid drugs. 12. Investigate thoroughly and in good time any complaints that you have through the operation of an effective request/complaints procedure. 13.Allow you to contribute to any consideration of a change in your status on the Incentives and Earned Privileges Scheme. 14.A range of educational facilities as advertised. 15.An opportunity to work, subject to suitability. 16.Access to sporting, recreational and leisure activities. 17.Specialised visits facilities. 18.A pay scheme and private cash allowance which reflects your effort. 19. The opportunity to spend your earnings and some private cash on an approved range of products from the prison canteen. 20. The facilities necessary to assist your application for Legal services and Bail. 21. Access to a seconded probation officer. 22. Facilitate visits from your legal adviser whenever necessary. 23. If you are Convicted - facilitate at least two visits per 28 days from your family/friends of at least 30 minutes. 24. Access to your parole documentation. 25.Access to a pin phone. 26.Regular association and time out of cell, according to published routines. - In return. HMP Winchester expects you to commit yourself: 1. To familiarise yourself with all the current rules and routines. on the display screens on each wing, that apply to you specifically and abide by them. 2. Not to act in a manner that may prejudice the Health and Safely of yourself or others. 3. To treat staff, prisoners and all people with respect, whatever their race, religious beliefs, sexuality or social circumstances. 4. To never bully, intimidate or threaten others. 5. To never steal or interfere with other people's property. 6. To never display material that is racist or offensive to others. 7. To keep yourself and your cell clean and tidy at all times. 8. To cooperate with staff at all times in the performance of their duties. 9. To refrain from abuse of alcohol or any involvement with controlled drugs. 10. To attend work or education on a daily basis, when required, ensuring that your punctuality, effort and output are to a satisfactory standard. 11. Not to interfere with general alarms, fire alarms or electrical fittings. 12. To act in a controlled, mature and responsible manner. 13. To offer support to other prisoner's. 14. To participate fully in the regime and avoid bad behaviour. 15. To conduct yourself in a respectable manner on visits. 16. If granted temporary release to meet all conditions including sober and prompt return. 17. To keep noise to acceptable levels [includes music systems]. 18. Keep to any set sentence plan objectives. 19. Make correct use of the request and complaints procedure. 20. Not to tamper with any electrical fitting in the cell. 21. Collect own meals and canteen order. 22. Not to erect any cell door curtain. 23. To keep walls clear of all pictures, posters- use pin boards provided. 24. Correct use of cell call alarms i.e. emergency use only. 25. To deposit rubbish in the bins provided and not throw it out of the windows. 26. To safely keep your personal possessions as it is your responsibility. 27. To ensure that your cell is in good order and fit for re-occupation on your departure. 28. To store all issued property in your cell. 29. To only smoke in your cell or in the open air. 30. To keep your cell furniture and equipment in their correct positions. 31. Not to lend or borrow any item or article belonging to you or any other prisoner's. This compact is made between the Governor of HMP Winchester and you, as an indication of our positive commitment. You have signed and agreed a copy of this compact during your first night induction, which will be kept in your records. - If you fail to keep this compact You may; • Be formally warned [in writing] that your behaviour is below the level expected of you, and why this is the case. • Have your behaviour considered by a Board, which will decide whether you should keep your place on the standard/enhanced regime, or whether you should lose certain privileges [you will be able to make representations to the board]. • Be transferred to another establishment. • Be charged with an offence against Prison rules, in which case the Governor will hear a specific formal charge against you at an 'adjudication'. Compact -Significant failures: Under the Incentives and Earned Privileges Scheme (page **) failure to comply with the compact under the following circumstances with cause /immediate/ downgrading: 1. Involvement in bullying or intimidation of others. 2. Serious offences against Good Order or Discipline. 3. Refusing to work or making yourself unavailable for work, subject to a one-off warning. 4. Failure to heed a Formal Warning. If you think the Prison has failed to comply with this Compact You should: Raise the matter with your Landing Officer. The prison will try to put right any failures on its part or provide an explanation of why it cannot do so. Then: see your Wing Manager [Senior Officer/Principal Officer] and complain if not satisfied. Then: write to the Prison Ombudsman. You can at any time request to see a member of the Independent Monitoring Board [IMB], or write to your Member of Parliament, Solicitor or any other outside body to raise a particular issue. - Exercise You will be unlocked everyday for a period of exercise; the time of this depends on which wing you are on. Exercise will not take place if it is raining. If you are a new induction, you will riot be unlocked for exercise on your second day in HMP Winchester as you will be required to continue your Induction Process. Gym We have good sport facilities at HMP Winchester and we run a wide variety of classes and courses. You will be seem by the PE officer on your induction who will explain to you the Heath and Safety rules and how to attend the PE classes open to you. The PE department work closely with the CARAT team and has dedicated sessions open to those prisoners who require detox due to alcohol or substance misuse/abuse. Apply through the CARAT team to initiate your assessment. The PE officers have a wealth of knowledge and are there to assist you with advice on training programmes, diet, nutrition and sports injury rehabilitation. A table of PE timings and sessions can be found on your wing notice board. Association This gives you the opportunity for time out of your cell to mix with other prisoners, play pool. watch TV, use the telephones or take a shower. You will be unlocked for a period of association every day; times depend on which wing and landing you are on Association may be cancelled for operational emergencies-sometimes at short notice-so please be patient at these times! - Pin Operated telephones The Pin Phone system is your access to speak to your family and friends and can be used during your association period only. If you have special circumstances where you need to use the telephone outside of your association period then rill in an application and the Wing staff will deal with it. In order to provide a safe and secure environment for prisoners and staff, all telephone calls will be recorded and may be monitored. Prisoners must not make phone calls which include any of the following: 1. Plans or material which would assist or encourage any disciplinary or criminal offence. 2. Escape plans or material that might jeopardise the security of the prison. 3. Material which jeopardises National security. 4. Material associated with the making of any weapon, explosive, poison or any other destructible device. 5. Obscure or coded messages. 6 .Material which could create a clear threat or present danger of violence or physical harm to any person including incitement to racial hatred or which might place a child's welfare at risk. To use the telephone: you need to make sure you have credit, which can be bought each week from the prison canteen (Officers are not allowed to let you call from the office phone), dial the number you want, press the # key and then dial in your pin number. As your telephone numbers have to be registered, you need to make sure that you hand in your telephone list as soon as possible. The day after you are issued it, the number will be suspended until your numbers have been entered on the computer: no numbers-no phone calls. This list stops others from using your phone pin-number. If you have other numbers you wish to call after you have handed in your list then ask a member of your wing staff for the relevant form. Terms and conditions You must not let other prisoner's use your PIN and not use other prisoner's PIN. You are allowed 11 telephone numbers for family and friends and up to 5 legal representative numbers on your personal directory. You can only telephone numbers on your personal list and the numbers available to all prisoners e.g. Samaritans. Calling or attempting to call unauthorised numbers may result in disciplinary action. The prison acts solely as an agent for B.T. and is not in a position to reimburse credits on release. It is in your best interest to use any remaining credits before you are released. Failure to abide by these conditions may result in withdrawal of access to the telephone and disciplinary action under prison rule 47 [a copy is available in the prison library. - Applications Applications are available on the wing to request various services and facilities, such as Probation, to call your solicitor during the day time, to see the doctor etc. You should fill in as much information on the application form as possible and then post them in the applications box on your wing. There are some application forms that are specific and will help to speed up the process e.g. OCA: however an ordinary one can be used. The applications box is emptied daily and your application will be dealt with. Applications to see the doctor will be sent to the Health Centre where your name will be added to a list. Staff will come and unlock you and take you over to see the Doctor when your name appears on the daily list. It will take a little while for you to see the Doctor after applying as you will be one of many-so please be patient and wait your turn. Cell layout and Cleanliness Cell furniture is to remain where it is within the cell and is not to be moved about. The cell windows are not to be covered during daylight hours, light fittings and cell door observation glass must not be covered at any time! Your cell must be kept clean and tidy at all times. You can keep it clean during association (see page 7) or make an application (see below) and staff will unlock you to clean it, time permitting. Pictures must be displayed on a picture board only; nothing is allowed to be stuck to the back wall, under the window. Anything stuck there will be removed by staff. Do not throw rubbish out of the windows it not only gives more work for the prisoner's on the outside cleaning party but encourages vermin. Please inform staff if there is furniture damaged/missing or there is any graffiti. Do not overfill your kettle as it can easily cause an accident. Your cell is your responsibility, so keep it clean! Cell Moves Requests for cell moves should be made by general application, the wing staff will consider your application and, as long as all parties are happy, staff will allow the move. Do not move cells without staff permission because you will be made to move back to the cell that you came from. Staff may need to move you from the cell you occupy to another on certain occasions, so please move when told to do so. Failure to do so will be a refusal of a lawful order and you will be placed on report. Letters and Mail When you arrived you will have been given a free Reception letter. and you will receive two 2nd class post paid letters weekly. usually on a Sunday. All out going mail must have your prison number and name at the top of the letter and left unsealed (as it may be read]when put into the wing post boxes. The post boxes are emptied twice daily. All incoming mail must be addressed with your prison number and name on the envelope. Incoming mail will be opened and may be read (except Legal correspondence or a letter from the Ombudsman) and delivered by the wing staff to your cell at some time during the day. Any letters containing cash/postal orders will be credited to your account and the envelopes stamped with the amount. If you have money sent in it is advisable to use Postal orders with the sender retaining the counterfoil. Cheques made out to 'The Governor' will be accepted but they take a long time to clear. Prison Address: H.M.Prison Winchester Romsey road Winchester Hampshire S022 5DF Incentives and Earned Privileges Scheme The prison is a small community and as such, you are expected to behave in a mature and responsible manner. To encourage this. the Prison Service uses an Incentives and Earned Privileges Scheme (IEP), which means you can gain or lose certain facilities through your actions and behaviour. The IEP scheme is designed to motivate good behaviour, performance and cooperation from prisoners. All prisoners at HMP Winchester are eligible to earn extra privileges providing they partake fully in the Regime and Sentence Planning Programme All sentenced prisoners will be required to work. Everyone will be assessed as Standard on first reception. Staff who have contact with you will make regular entries into your Wing History Sheet, e.g. behaviour, cleanliness, consideration of others, work, discipline etc. Comments will be added, both good and bad. There are 3 levels: Basic- You will be down-graded to this level if you significantly fail to achieve the criteria of Standard Level. Standard- you must: 1. Actively seek available work on arrival and thereafter. 2. Attend allocated work regularly. 3. Contribute to the sentence management processes and attend Boards. including Offending Behaviour issues 4. Comply with Prison/Wing Routines and Regimes. 5. Attend all activities on time. 6. Use correct application procedures. 7. Comply with the HMP Winchester Compact. & Maintain a postve attitude towards Staff and prisoners by being courteous. polite and non-confrontational, 9. Show respect for yourself. your environment and others by maintaining a clean and tidy appearance and making proper use of provided facilities, both personal and communal. Enhanced- In order to be upgraded you will: 1. Have to meet the Standard criteria in full, plus consistently produce a high standard of work 2. Fully and positively participate in all aspects of Sentence Management which includes OASys. 3. Fully comply with and actively contribute to Routines. Regimes and the wing community. 4. Seek to diffuse situations 5. Encourage compliance by example 6. Provide evidence you are drug free by signing up to compliance VDT drug testing. CARAT's [Help for drug and alcohol problems] What is CARAT? CARAT stands for Counselling. Assessment, Referral, Advice and Through care. They can offer you a range of services aimed at helping you through your sentence and on your release from prison. How do I get to see someone? You can refer yourself at any point of your sentence by making an application to CARAT, asking a member of your Wing Staff or speaking to a drug worker on the wing. What can CARAT offer you? 1. We can fully assess your needs. 2. Information and advice. 3. Full assessment of your needs. 4. Referral to detox. 5. One-to-one relapse prevention. 6. Referral to group work: Drug and Alcohol awareness. Crack awareness. Cannabis awareness. Heroin awareness. Harm minimisation and OD prevention, BBV's and safe injecting, relapse prevention. 7. Assessment for accredited drug courses. e.g. P-ASRO. 8. Liaison with CARAT workers in other prisons. 9. Information re. HIV/Hep C. 10. Referral to VDT. 11. Referral to CARAT Gym sessions. 12. Referral to Acupuncture. 13. Liaison with CJIP. 14. Information on support outside. What if 1 move prisons? There are now CARAT services in all prisons. Visits Visits take place every afternoon between the hours of 2.10pm to 4.00pm. Your specific visiting times will depend on if you are Convicted or Remand. All visits must be booked by telephone, by the friends/relatives. on the following number: 0845 223 5514. The booking line is open 7 days a week from 8.15am-12.00 and 2pm to 4pm weekdays and 9am to 12 and 2pm to 4pm weekends. Visitors should arrive 20 minutes before their visit is due to start. Unconvicted You may have a visit every day on one of the two daily sessions: 2.10pm - 2.50pm or 3.20pm - 4.00pm. Convicted Daily from 2.30pm - 4.00pm. You will be issued with a Reception Visiting Order (RVO) the day after you arrive; this will be sent to you automatically. If you want a visit within the first 3 days, fill the RVO out with who will be visiting you then hand it to a member of staff to take up to correspondence. You visitors will still have to ring and book the visit, but they will not have to wait till the RVO gets to them through the post. Every other VO after your RVO has to be posted out and you have to apply for them every 14 days on a general application (see page 9). Behaviour on visits Visits are a public area and, as such, behaviour must be appropriate. Hands must remain outside clothing, kissing is permitted but should be kept in moderation. If your conduct is deemed by staff to be inappropriate the visit may be stopped. If it appears that you may have received an illicit article from a visitor, you will be placed on closed visits for a minimum of 3 months, and your visitor will be banned from visiting. Visitors will be expected to pass a passive drug dog. If the dog indicates that your visitor may be carrying an illicit item, they will not be allowed in the Prison in the future or may be put on closed visits. Child Protection If you are subject to Child protection measures your visits by children will be restricted (please see the PPU section on Page 18. Property Items of clothing may only be handed in or out after you have made an application. Money cannot be handed in, it must be posted in. Lockers Lockers are provided outside to allow your visitors to leave any items they are not permitted to bring into the prison. Visitors are only allowed to bring a small amount of change, no bank notes, to buy refreshments in the visits room. The gate and the visits area are all NO SMOKING areas. Visits [Continued] Disabled visitors If any of your visitors have a disability, please ask them to inform the booking clerk so that arrangements can be made to assist them. Toilets There are no toilet facilities within the visits room so you must make sure that you use the one in your cell before going on your visit. Also. your visitors should use the facilities outside before entering the prison. Anti-Drugs and Bullying Help Line If you are being bullied, threatened or coerced to bring drugs into prison through visits, you should inform a member of staff (in confidence) or ask your visitors to ring the confidential free phone number on: 0800 3287739 Proof of Identity Your visitors have to bring with them proof of identity before they are allowed in. Either One Photo ID e.g. Passport, EC ID Card, photo-driving licence. OR Two of either: Birth or marriage certificate. Benefits book, rail or bus pass with photo, cheque book, credit/debit card, employers pass or student ID, young persons proof of age card, trade union card, library card or rent book. Directions The prison is situated on Romsey Road. directly opposite the Royal Hampshire County Hospital and can easily be found by following the red H signs. Financial Help If you are on benefit or low income and visiting a close relative or partner you may be eligible for 26 assisted visits a year. For further information contact: Assisted Prison Visits Unit, PO Box 2152. Birmingham, 815 1 SD. Visiting Orders (VO's) You only require a VO if you are convicted (JR. S10/3, sentenced). If you are on Remand your visitors can just ring up to book a visit for you (see page 13). As an Induction, you will be sent a VO automatically (Reception VO or RVO), usually the day after you arrive here. If you'd like a visit within 3 days of you receiving your RVO, fill in the relevant sections with your visitors' names and addresses and hand back to a member of staff. Your visitors will then be able to ring and book a visit to see you. You will have to apply for every other VO after your RVO on a wing application (see page 9) and you are entitled to one VO (or visit) every two weeks. These VO's must be posted out and your visitors can book a visit for you once they have received the VO. If you are enhanced, you will be entitled to an EVO (Enhanced VO). All VO's are valid for 28 days from the issued date. Visits booking telephone number: 0845 223 5514 Independent Monitoring Board Who are they?- They are unpaid volunteers from your community appointed by the Home Secretary to monitor the state of the prison premises, its administration, treatment of staff and prisoners. Members are entirely independent of the prison service, no executive powers, but are able to investigate your concerns. How do I contact them? - Each Tuesday a member holds a 'surgery' between 2.00pm to 3.00pm. Anyone wishing to see them should fill in an application (see page 9). In addition, two members do an unannounced detailed visit of the prison each week. If you recognise them (they wear a name badge) please feel free to stop them and request a private meeting. They will listen to any problem you may experience with the prison. The Public Protection Unit [PPU] The PPU at HMP Winchester will ensure that appropriate action is taken to reduce the risk to society posed by dangerous prisoners whilst in custody. They work with colleagues from other departments within the prison as well as outside agencies. The Prison service assists in the MAPPA process to help the Police and Probation service to manage offenders when they are released into the community. The PPU will screen all prisoner's arriving into prison. You will be seen within the first 24 hours of your arrival to see if Child Protection measures apply to you. If they do you will have to complete a Child clearance form to apply for visits from children other than your children. Then if the parent/carer agrees the PPU contacts the Police, Probation and Social services to access the risk to the child. Social Services will carry out a home visit and submit a written report. You will not be allowed visits from any children until we have completed our checks. This may take 72 hours or longer allowing for weekends and bank holidays. You will be informed of the outcome. We ask for your cooperation in this matter. The PPU contributes to the OASys documents for prisoners. The PPU has the authority to read prisoners mail and to monitor prisoners phone calls (except legal ones]. Any information that causes concern that an individual poses a risk to the public; will be disclosed to the proper authority and a referral made to external risk management meetings if appropriate, What is MAPPA? It stands for Multi Agency Public Protection Arrangements. This is a set of arrangements established by the Police, Probation and the Prison service across England and Wales. The requirements are outlined in PSO 4745. Other agencies can also be involved, where appropriate, including local housing authorities, social services and NHS Trusts. The aim is to assess and manage the the risk posed by sexual and violent offenders. PPU [CONTINUED] The aims of MAPPA are, 1. To identify those who pose a risk of harm. 2. Share relevant information between the agencies. 3. Assess the nature and extent of the risk. 4. Devise a plan to manage the risk effectively, ideally working with the individual to reduce further harm and also protecting victims. The Criminal Justice Act 2003 requires any prisoner convicted of any violent or sexual offence, serving a sentence of 12 months or over to be subject to MAPPA. or who have previous convictions of sexual or violent offences. Prisoner's are identified and categorised according to their offences and also according to the level of management required [see the following charts] – MAPPA Categories MAPPA Levels Ordinary risk Category 1 Registered sex offenders Level 1 management Violent and other sex Category 2 offenders. Level 2 Local inter-agency Level 3 MAPP Multi-agency public protection panels Category 3 Other Offenders The MAPPA level of an offender may change during his time in custody. High risk and dangerous prisoners High risk and dangerous prisoner's are discussed at multi-disciplinary monthly risk management meetings within the prison and members of the PPU and Probation often attend outside risk management meetings. Harassment Act 1997 Prisoners charged with or convicted of harassment, as per PSO 440012 are interviewed and steps are taken to ensure that the victims of the harassment are protected. Mail and phone calls are monitored for this reason. No Contact Order If a person does not wish contact with a prisoner. the PPU will inform the prisoner and will monitor mail and phone calls to ensure that contact does not occur. Home Detention Curfew (HDC) or Electronic 'tagging'using mobile telephone network. Home Detention Curfew is release on a curfew licence before your normal release date. It is a continuation of a prison sentence in the community and is at the Governor's discretion. Most prisoners serving between 3 months, but less than 4 years, are eligible to be considered, but there are some offences which mean you cannot be released on HDC. Even if you receive a form for HDC, on-going checks about your current offence and previous convictions may bring to light information which excludes you from HDC. If this happens you will be notified. Under HDC rules, some offences automatically exclude you front being released on HDC. This applies to: 1. Anyone on the Sex Offenders Register 2. Anyone subject to a Deportation Order. 3. Anyone convicted under Section 116. 4. Anyone serving an Extended Sentence. 5. Anyone who has previously failed to comply with curfew conditions. 6. Anyone who has been recalled to prison for breaching their licence. 7. Anyone subject to a hospital order. There are some offences which are presumed unsuitable for release on HDC. If you have been convicted of any of the following offences, you will be unsuitable for HOC, unless you can prove 'exceptional circumstances' to support your application. You will receive a form to complete and your circumstances will be assessed by the Governor. Offences considered unsuitable for HDC: 1. Attempted Murder. 2. Making threats to kill. 3. Causing death by reckless driving. 4. Attempting/causing an explosion. 5 Manslaughter. 6. Making/possessing expiosives with intent. 7. Possession of an offensive weapon bladed article. 8. Possessions of firearms (with intent). 9. Ill-treatment or neglect of children. 10. Child abduct— of abandonment. 11. All racially aggravated offences. 12. All sexual offences HOC [continued] HDC is dependent on: Suitability of curfew address Reports from Home probation Reports from prison [Wing/CARATs/Security] Reports from police. Risk assessment by prison probation Governor's decision. Curfew Hours Are usually 1915 hours to 0715 hours. HDC Eligibility date Is calculated by the prison and is the first possible date on which a prisoner could be released on HDC. HDC CALCULATION CHART Sentence length 3 — 4 months Period to serve in custody 30 days Curfew Range 2 — 4 weeks 4 — 12 months 12 — 18 months 18 months —under 4 years Quarter of sentence Quarter of sentence 135 days less than half sentence 1 — 3 months 3-4 1/2 135 days [4 1/2 months] BETA Resettlement (part of the Offender Management Team) BETA = Benefits, Employment, Training and Accommodation On your second day in the prison we will check whether you: HAVE ANY HOUSING ISSUES • We can try to help you retain your present accommodation by offering advice and assistance in trying to resolve any issues that might affect your present accommodation for example a change in circumstances on a claim for housing benefit or a temporary absence from your accommodation. • Maybe you have a mortgage and need advice on how to deal or approach your tender. • Any change that affects your ability to claim benefit from the Department for Work & Pensions I Jobcentre Plus for example Jobseekers Allowance / Income Support or Incapacity Benefit may affect your claim for housing benefit. ANY EMPLOYMENT ISSUES • Does your employer know that you are in prison? • Need advice on how to let your employer know about the circumstances that you find yourself in and finding out if you still have a job. • Need to claim any wages that might be owed to you. ANY BENEFITS ISSUES • We can help you by informing the Department for Work & Pensions of a change in circumstances due to you being in prison. • Your claim could be suspended or closed depending on what benefit you were claiming and your current status for example are you on remand / convicted or sentenced (prevents over payment or suspicion of any fraud.) • You may encounter problems with claiming benefit on release if you did not inform the Department of Work & Pensions that you were in prison custody. • You might be able to claim any benefit money that was owed to you prior to prison custody (subject to any investigation about the claim by the DWP.) ANY FURTHER EDUCATION ISSUES • Were you in fulltime or part-time education? • Need to let the education provider know where you are. • Need to find out if You can continue Your studies on release from prison. BETA [continued] IN PREPERATION FOR RELEASE FROM PRISON A pre-discharge board is carried out at least 6 weeks prior to release but any prisoner on induction that has either a release date or a potential release date that falls within 6 weeks on reception will receive their pre-discharge board during stage 2 induction. The pre-discharge board is your opportunity to tell us that you require help in any of the issues below prior to release from prison custody. ANY ACCOMMODATION ISSUES ON RELEASE? • Need advice about finding accommodation. • Do you need help in finding accommodation? • Are you thinking about going on the housing waiting list? NEED TO CLAIM BENEFITS ON RELEASE? (SENTENCED ONLY. • We can offer you advice or help in claiming benefits on release. • We can make appointments for Jobseekers Allowance only. NEED HELP IN FINDING EMPLOYMENT ON RELEASE? • Do you need assistance in gaining employment? • Do you need assistance in any training that could lead to employment? • BETA can offer 1 to 1 help. Job search, CV's, Pathfinder (computer aided programme to help find a suitable job for you.) DO YOU WANT TO GO INTO FURTHER EDUCATION OR TRAINING? Our Employment, Training and Education Officer might be able to assist you in contacting colleges and universities etc. • Obtain information about courses. • Help obtain and complete forms (if required.) Thom are prisoner's called BETA representatives On the Wings who are there to help you fill out application forms to see BETA. Wing Based BF FA Representatives At I Mill Winchester, each wing including the healthcare Centre, have trained fellow prisoners called 'BETA Reps'. They arc prisoner volunteers who work for BET A and provide a point of contact with the BETA department. They, also receive limited training and arc able to provide prisoners like you with accurate, basic Benefit. Employment, Training and Accommodation information. I laving completed your Stage II Induction and you require further BETA help, the reps on your landing hold application forms which are designed to provide BETA with the required information. Try to avoid submitting applications with, 'I want to sec a BETA Officer' as this tells the department nothing and only delays the reply. If you have problems with reading and writing do not worry! All reps am more than happy to assist you complete your forms. Finally, how do you make contact with your wing BETA Rep? You can ask your landing staff; his picture is displayed on the wing BETA information board; he wears a black T-Shirt with the words 'Resettlement Panel' across the back, and could be at hand during your wing association. Remember; use your wing BETA Rep! He is there to help you! - DIET The catering department provides a varied and nutritious menu which is pre-selected and caters for the following diets: Normal, Vegetarian, Vegan, Muslim and Medical diets that are approved by the Healthcare Unit. If you have a medical condition and cannot eat certain foods, please make an application to see the doctor. If you need to change your diet use an application form. Religious festivals such as Ramadan and Passover are catered for but please ask if in doubt. WORK AVAILABLE IN PRISON There area number of jobs within the prison. Some of the internal jobs include: Wing cleaners, Kit orderlies, Wing painter. Centre cleaners, Reception orderlies. Library assistants, Education orderlies, BETA orderlies, *Insiders' [who help new prisoners] and Kitchen staff. There are also workshops, details of which follow in the next section 'Skills Centre' If you would like to apply fora job you should fill in an application form and post it in the wing applications box. Some jobs have vacancies quicker than others and spaces will be filled as soon as possible. - Skills Centre Work Available HMP Winchester Skills Centre's and Work Area's can offer you the opportunity to gain skills in a variety of light assemble, packing, computer repair, recycling and industrial cleaning opportunities. No previous experience is necessary as all training is given by the instructional officers. Types of Jobs Available * Bulk Hardware - Packaging of goods that are sold throughout United Kingdom, * Perei's - Light Electrical assembly work for an Australian company which sells it products internationally, * Industrial Rubber - Assembling items and final finish of industrial rubber based products, * Eglish Chain - Packaging and assembling goods that are sold internationally, * K.E.S - Light Electrical assembly work for a large company which sells it products internationally, * B.B.I Britcent - Light Electrical assembly work for a large company which sells it products internationally, * Re-Cycling - Re-Cycling of paper, cardboard and tins from within the establishment, * Computer Repairs - Gain knowledge about repairing computers and how to refurbish them. The finished computers get sent to schools in Africa. Hours The Skills Centre's and Work Area's are open on average six and quarter hours a day Monday to Friday. 0845hrs -1145hrs and 1130hrs - 1645hrs You are expected to be ready to ~escorted, having already washed and breakfasted. Late attendance or failure to report reason for absence in advance may lead to termination of employment. - General alarms There are two types of general alarms within HMP Winchester. Whistle-all Officers at HMP Winchester carry whistles to alert other staff of incidents If you hear a whistle blown you must stand by your cell door and wait for a member of staff to locate you inside until the incident is dealt with. Loud Klaxon (Hooter)- This also sounds to alert staff to an incident. Again. you must stand by your cell door and wait for a member if staff to locate you inside until the incident is dealt with. Please do not attempt to try and finish what you are doing at the time of the alarm or involve yourself in any way with any incident taking place. Once an incident has been dealt with, staff will unlock you to carry on what you were previously doing, .e.g. association, lime permitting. Fire Evacuation Procedures If you discover a fire in your cell or other area- Press the cell bell and alert staff to the presence, a fire-wait for staff to escort you to an evacuation point. Do not panic, run, try to remove property from your cell or attempt to tackle the fire-please remain calm. If you hear the general fire alarm sounding-Be ready to evacuate to a safe evacuation point as directed by staff. Do not panic, run, try to remove property from your cell or attempt to tackle the fire-please remain calm. Please note: do not set fire to anything in your cell at any time, no matter how small or harmless you think it might be-fires can quickly take hold without warning and you will not only endanger your own life. but those around you! Fire kills-think before you act! Requests and Complaints If you have a complaint about anything whilst at HMP Winchester and want to make a complaint you should first speak to your wing officer. Most complaints can be solved on the wing. If your problem cannot be solved then you can fill in a request and complaint *form. These forms can be found at the yellow boxes on the 2's landing of your wing. Fill the form in with as much information as possible and post it into the yellow box. These boxes are emptied daily and all request and complaints forms are logged on the wing. These forms are answered by the Governor or an appointed manager and the form with reply will be sent back to you. If this still does not resolve your problem you can write to the Area Manger. Failing that, you can also contact the Prison Ombudsman-you can find details of what to do on your wing notice boards. Canteen When you first come into HMP Winchester you will be allowed to spend a certain amount of money you bring with you from court on Induction bags (these are pre-packed bags to the value of £4.00 each, a smoker's bag or non-smokers bag) and credit on your Pin phone number, depending on whether you are on Remand or Convicted. Remand prisoners are entitled to spend £43.00 a week and Convicted prisoners £14.00. If you do not bring any money with you from court you will be given an advance of £4.00 which will be repaid from your account at 50p per week. Your Induction canteen will have to last you until you fit into the normal canteen routine for the prison. Canteen sheets are then given to you every Friday to fill out. These must be placed in the canteen box on your wing by Sunday. You will then pick up the canteen for this sheet the following Friday. If you have any problems with your canteen sheet speak to a member of staff as soon as possible. You must also take your ID Card with you to collect your canteen-no ID card, no canteen! Check the contents of your canteen bag with what you asked for on your canteen list. do not open the section of the bag containing your items, and it you have any problems you can ask the canteen staff. Any bags that have been opened will not have items replaced. Library The main prison Library is situated next to the Chapel on the 3's landing 'E' Wing. There are approximately 8.000 books in the Library which you can visit once a week. Check the Library timetable on your Wing notice board. You will need your prison I/D card to lake out a maximum of 4 books which can be kept for 2 weeks. Newspapers and magazines can also be ordered from the Library. 'Drop boxes' are located on the Wings so when you finish the book or leave the prison you can post them so they can be collected by the Librarian. Wing readers Wing readers are prisoners who help other prisoners with a reading or writing difficulty. If you have any problems with writing letters to family /friends or reading any letters you receive speak to a member of staff to arrange a time to meet the Wing reader. Religion You will see the Chaplain as part of your Induction process. If you wish to see the Chaplain. fill in a general application form with as much information as possible and put it into the Wing application box. The Chaplain can put you in touch with a relevant member of your religion. Services Wednesday evening – Christian fellowship group.6.00 -7.30pm Thursday evening (Vulnerable prisoners) - Christian fellowship group.6.00 -7.30pm Friday afternoon – Muslim prayers from 0145pm. Bible study 2.00 -3.15 pm Saturday morning – Roman Catholic Mass 10.00- 11.00 Sunday morning - Church of England service. 9.00 am-10.00am [VP's) 10.00am – 11.00am Bibles and Gideon New testaments are available from the Chapel. There is also a library of Christian books. Rosaries may be purchased for 15 p by adding to your canteen form. Education The Education staff at HMP Winchester are enthusiastic, qualified and experienced. They will help you set your goals and show you how to achieve them All courses lead to National Qualifications (not Prison certificates). The Education Department can offer you, Skills for Life (English and Maths) - Improve your reading, writing and spelling. You will work with others at the same level as you. We are particularly keen to hear from anyone who has difficulty with reading, writing, spelling and basic maths. We also have courses for higher level English and Maths. ESOL - English for speakers of other languages, Life Skills Courses - These include: Cookery - learn to cook and enjoy eating the results! Creative Writing - poetry, fiction, song writing etc (occasional course) IT (Computers) - You will learn how to use a computer and build on the knowledge you already have. Knowing how to use a computer these days is very important -don't miss this opportunity! If you are an experience IT user then we can provide you with a relevant course. Whatever your level you can get a nationally recognised certificate in computers. Art - A range of certificates available to suit a wide range of artistic interests. Music Technology - Making and recording music using computers and digital recorders. Get a proper qualification as a stepping stone to a job or further college course when you get out. Open Learning/Distance Learning. If you are convicted you may be able to do some self study eg languages, GCSEs, Open University. Story Book Dads - If you have children you may be able to take the opportunity to record yourself reading a story which can be sent to them. Don't worry if your reading is not great - you will get help and any mistakes can be edited out. Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG). If you want help deciding on what course to do. need information on distance learning courses, need careers advice, help with a CV - anything to do with work, education and training ask for an IAG interview. To apply for Education use the Employment/Education Application forms available in leaflet holders on each wing. Complete the top section of the form and put in the General Apps box. Once you are cleared for Education someone will come to speak to you about what classes you want to do. Legal Services Seeking legal representation? Want to Appeal against your conviction or Sentence? Want to lodge some fines (see if the court will allow you to serve time for the fines at the same time you serve a term of imprisonment)? or require assistance in any Legal matter contact the Legal Services Officer. The Legal Services Officer's are part of the Offender Management Unit. You may be referred to them by the Induction Officer or you can use a Wing Application form. Appeals Remember, if you were convicted or sentenced at a Magistrates court you have 21 days to enter an appeal to the Crown Court. If, however, you were convicted or sentenced at a Crown Court you have 28 days in which to enter an appeal. However, there may be circumstances where you can apply for an extension of time e.g. you are waiting for 'grounds of appeal' from your Barrister. If your Barrister has not made it clear whether he is completing paperwork for an appeal, we can send an official form to your Solicitor requesting the 'Grounds' if the Barrister considers they exist. If not and you wish to appeal supplying your own grounds we can supply the required paperwork. If you are a Civil prisoner and in prison for Contempt we can arrange for you to purge your contempt if you wish to do so. Your Category and Transfer H.M.Prison Winchester is a Category 'B' Local Prison and its primary job is to accept those committed to prison by the courts. All sentenced prisoner's are Categorised either A, B. C or D e.g. Cat. A Offences of terrorism to Cat. D Offences of fraud. The majority of prisoner's are initially category C. If your sentence is long enough or there is a significant change to 'risk' e.g. you successfully complete an Offending behaviour course, your category may be reviewed. Category Reviews: Sentence 4years and over — every 12 months from date of sentence. Sentence over 12 months to under 4 years — every 6 months from date of sentence. The OCA Unit The Observation, Categorisation and Allocation Unit are part of the offender management unit and are mainly concerned in Categorising and allocating prisoner's to 'Training prisons'. Training prisons offer better regimes and opportunities to progress through the system Categorisation Your category is based on your behaviour and criteria set out by the prison department. Information used to categorise includes; list of previous convictions. Probation and Police reports. If you are categorised as Category B or C and you were released from an 'Open prison' on your last sentence, remember to return the OCA form informing you of your category with full details .as your category may be changed in these circumstances. Allocation Currently, the main prisons we allocate to are: Category B – Albany or Parkhurst [Isle of Wight], Category C – Camphill [Isle of Wight], Westhill if you are aged 25+ [Winchester]. Category D - Ford [West Sussex Nr. Arundle]. When considering an allocation we will look at: Your security category, length of sentence. types of offences, your age, home address, custodial behaviour, offending behaviour courses available, trade training and medical needs. Notification If you have not received a provisional Category or Allocation within 14 days of sentence you may make an application to the OCA Unit who will make every effort to chase up the paperwork required. Transfer With the current high prison population we have no influence over the spaces allocated to us. and we must use every space given to ensure that we can receive new prisoners from the courts. Consequently, the prison you are allocated to is a provisional allocation and can be changed at any time for operational reasons. Your allocated prison may also change if your behaviour is unacceptable or information from the security department advises a change. When you have been informed that your transfer is to take place you must comply with the instruction. However, every effort will be made to investigate any urgent concerns e.g. a further court appearance. RACE EQUALITY - INDUCTION INFORMATION FOR PRISONERS HMP WINCHESTER PRISON SERVICE RACE EQUALITY POLICY STATEMENT: "The Prison Service has a positive duty, and is committed, to: eliminate unlawful discrimination; promote equality of opportunity; and promote good relations between people of different racial groups. Unlawful discrimination on the basis of colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origins, or religion is prohibited, as is any racially abusive or insulting language or behaviour on the part of any member of staff, prisoner or visitor. Action will be taken against anyone who contravenes this policy statement" PRISONERS' COMPACT: All prisoners at HMP Winchester are invited to sign the combined compact, which includes a section on race equality, to demonstrate that they understand that this prison expects all prisoners to behave decently towards all staff, fellow prisoners and visitors. RACE EQUALITY INFORMATION: All prisoners' residential areas have Race Equality notice boards containing the following information and advice The names and photographs of the: Chair of the prison's Race Equality Action Team (REAT); Race Equality Officer (RED); Assistant REO; Wing Officer REO's; Prisoner Representatives The names and roles of the Race Equality Action Team members This Prison's local race equality policy statement Definition of a racist incident How to make a complaint Local procedures for protecting the victim, or complainant, of a racist incident • How to apply to become a Prisoner Race Equality Representative • Helpline contact details, primarily for your families and friends EXPLANATION OF WHAT CONSTITUTES A RACIST INCIDENT: The Prison Service has accepted the definition published by Sir William Macpherson, in the Stephen Lawrence Report 1999 — "any incident which is perceived to be racist by the victim or any other person". This can be any inappropriate language or behaviour and all incidents that are believed to be racist should be reported to the REO and those complaints will be investigated. PROCEDURES FOR SUBMITTING A RACIST INCIDENT REPORTING FORM (RIRF): All prisoners' residential areas have been provided with a dispenser, close to the Race Equality notice boards, containing a supply of RIRF's with envelopes attached, in order that you do not have to ask a member of staff for a form. The form has several sections but you only need to write in Section 1 the reason for your complaint, then seal the RIRF in the envelope provided and place it in the blue metal RIRF box. The rest of the form will be completed by the REO and REAT Chair. Only the REO and Assistant REO hold the keys to these boxes. You can also use the Prisoner Complaint Procedure forms if you prefer, also available on your Wing, but remember to tick the "racial aspect" box. If you have difficulty with completing the form, please ask one of your Race Equality Prisoner Reps to help you – most of our Prisoner Reps will display a blue notice on their cell door and at least one will be available on the landing during all association periods. Each Wing will also have volunteers who can help other prisoners with reading and writing. INVESTIGATIONS: All RIRF's and complaints of a racial aspect, from any source, will be investigated by the REO / Assistant REO, to try to determine what took place and report to the REAT Chair (Deputy Governor). If it is found that unacceptable behaviour, by a prisoner, member of staff, or visitor has taken place appropriate action will be taken. PROCEDURES FOR PROTECTING THE VICTIM, OR THE PERSON REPORTING A RACIST INCIDENT: The following local policy, published on the Race Equality notice boards, demonstrates that this prison takes very seriously the need to make all prisoners feel confident in the procedures that we operate regarding racist incidents: • Your need to be protected, as a victim or complainant, will be taken seriously. • Your identity will not be divulged to anyone if you ask for it not to be, although this might limit the extent to which your complaint can be investigated. • The REO / Assist REO will work closely with the Anti-bullying team to provide additional protection for any prisoner who feels that they are at risk. Staff that make a complaint have the protection of management and the Code of Discipline. FOREIGN LANGUAGE NEEDS: The RIRF is currently available in 25 languages. If you need a RIRF in your preferred language, the REO I Assist REO will provide one and use an interpreting service to obtain translations. Where appropriate, it might be possible to enlist the help of another prisoner or member of staff to assist with interview translations. OFFENDER MANAGEMENT The National Offender Management Model [NOMM] has been introduced Nationally and will apply to determinate adult and YOI offenders sentenced to 12 months or over, whom are identified as High. or Very High risk of harm in OASys [Offender Assessment System] and/or who are identified as Prolific and Priority Offenders. What is Offender Management? The idea of Offender Management applies to offenders serving either a sentence in the community or in custody. It provides a 'joined up' approach between the Prison and Probation Services, working within the National Offender Management Service. Each offender will have a nominated Offender Manager [Community Probation Officer]. who is responsible for their Sentence Plan during periods both in custody and in the community. While in custody, the offender will be allocated an Offender Supervisor [Prison Officer] who will make sure that the sentence plan is put into place and that progress is reviewed. The offender supervisor will also encourage offenders to work towards their sentence plan targets. Wherever possible the Offender manager will be the same individual for the life of the sentence and will have conducted an OASys assessment [sentence plan] at the time of the Pre-sentence report. They will also chair sentence planning meetings and in discussion with those involved, decide what offending behaviour work needs to be undertaken. What are the benefits for you? Experiences from the pilot test of the process have shown that offenders feel benefits because of greater importance given to meeting specific needs. This means that you will have a point of contact for any problems you may experience concerning courses, sentence plans. HDC. ROIL, release issues etc. The offender supervisor does not replace your Personal Officer. You will still be required to: • Follow all prison rules. • Take part in the regime. • Play your part in making a positive contribution to the prison. What happens next for those eligible? You will meet your Offender Supervisor and if you have not already had an OASys assessment this will be completed. You will have regular contact with your Offender Manager. They both will be guiding you through the rest of your sentence. - ROTL — Release on Temporary Licence [ROTL is not guaranteed as you have to pass a Risk Assessment] Prisoners who are excluded from Release on Temporary License: * Category A Prisoners * Category B Prisoners [excluded from RDR and RCR] * Prisoners on the E List * Prisoners who are subject to extradition proceedings * Remand and Convicted unsentenced prisoners * Sentenced Prisoners who are remanded for further charges of further sentencing Specific Purpose Licence Purpose: Short duration temporary release that allows eligible prisoners to respond to exceptional personal circumstances and to wider ciminal justice needs. Grounds are: 1. Compassionate, e.g. Visiting dying relatives 2. Medical, e.g. attend Medical appointments 3. Marriage of the prisoner 4. Inter prison transfers to 'Open conditions' 5. Court, tribunal or inquiry proceedings, e.g. Civil Eligibility: All prisoners except those excluded above. Childcare Resettlement Leave For prisoners who have sole responsibility for a child under 16 and who are in 'Open or Semi-Open' conditions or who are categorized as such. ... - Life Sentence Prisoners. There are currently three types of life sentences appropriate for adult males. If you are convicted of murder, you will automatically receive a mandatory life sentence. The tariff, or shortest amount of time you will spend in prison, is set by the Judge at the time of sentencing. On release, directed by the Parole Board, you will remain on licence for life and can be recalled back to prison if you commit a further offence. A discretionary life sentence is given for serious offences, for example manslaughter, attempted murder, rape, armed robbery, arson etc. and again the tariff is set at the time of sentencing. On release, directed by the Parole Board, you will remain on licence for life and may be recalled. An ISPP is an indeterminate sentence for public protection. You may receive an ISPP if you are convicted of a specified offence (as set out in Schedule 15 of the CJA 2003) and in the court's opinion you pose a significant risk of harm to the public. Your tariff will be set in court at sentencing. On release, directed by the Parole Board, you will remain on licence for a minimum of 10 years and then may apply to have the licence terminated. During your licence period, you may be recalled. Throughout any of the above sentences, you will be expected to attend relevant offending behaviour courses, in order to reduce the risk of re offending. In order to be released on your tariff date, or as near to it as possible, you will need to positively complete courses assessed as appropriate by a member of the Offender Management group, in agreement with yourself. You will be given help and support throughout your stay in custody and should be allocated an Offender Supervisor or Personal Officer. If you are anticipating receiving any type if life sentence, you can speak to a member of staff who can explain what to expect. After you have been sentenced, you will be seen by a member of the Offender Management group who will give details of your sentence plan and transfer. --- [Bit]